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Export Management Guide

Step-by-step procedures to export carpets from Nepal to China

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Export Management Guide: Procedures to export carpets from Nepal to China

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Export Management Guide

Step-by-step procedures to export carpets from Nepal to China


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Acknowledgements

This guide was developed by ITC’s National Consultant, Rajan Sharma, former President of Nepal Freight Forwarders Association. Shahid Bashir, International Consultant ITC, provided technical inputs and guidance to the national consultants under the supervision of ITC’s headquarter based trade facilitation and project experts. ITC would also like to acknowledge the contributions and support received from the Mr. Sharad Bikram Rana, Executive Director, Mr. Bimal Nepal, Director and Mr. Rajendra Singh, Deputy Director, Trade and Export Promotion Centre (TEPC) at the Ministry of Commerce in Nepal as well as all other public and private sector agencies that provided inputs to this guide. The initiative is part of Enhancing Export Capacities of Asian Least Developed Countries (LDCs) for Intra-regional Trade, an ITC project supported by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China. The goal of the project is to increase exports of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from six Asian LDCs – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar and Nepal – to China. This way they can take advantage of Asia's largest and most dynamic import market as a stimulus to boost intraregional trade in target sectors.

Views expressed in this paper are those of consultants and do not necessarily coincide with those of the International Trade Centre. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this paper do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of ITC concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

Mention of firms, products and product brands does not imply the endorsement of ITC.

This guide has not been formally edited by the International Trade Centre. © International Trade Centre 2018


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Contents

Acknowledgements ivAcronyms vii

CHAPTER 0 Small and Medium Enterprises in Nepal 1

CHAPTER 1 Brief Analysis of Carpets Sector in Nepal 2

Chapter 2 Case Study 6

CHAPTER 3 Step-by-Step Export Procedures for MAPs products 7

Step 1: Register Company 8Step 2: Obtain Permanent Account Number and VAT Registration Certificate 8Step 3: Manage Sources of Finance for Business Operation 9Step 4: Registration of Export Company 9Step 5: Establish Relationship with Importers – Getting Ready for Exporting 9Step 6: Prepare Documents 11Step 7: Freight Forwarding 12Step 8: Make Transport Agreement and Intimate Importer 13Step 9: Submit Documents or Negotiation with Commercial Bank 14Other Miscellaneous Steps in Export of Carpets 14

Packing 14Insurance 14Terminal and port operation 14Airlines and sealiners 15Incentive claim 15Across the border for sea and road shipment 15

CHAPTER 3 China Specific Requirements 16

3.1. Import Processes in China 16Step 1: Determine HS Code 17Step 2: Register with Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) 17Step 3: Obtain Import License 17Step 4: Chinese Product Standards 18Step 5: Collect Required Paperwork 19Step 6: Prepare Product Sample 19Step 7: Ship Goods and Pay Tax 19


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3.2. Import Procedures in China 20Step 1: Establishment of an effective import contract 20Step 2: Letter of credit 21Step 3: Booking space and pushing for shipment 21Step 4: Insurance 21Step 5: Checking documents and making payments 21Step 6: Custom declaration (clearing) and receiving shipment 21Step 7: Checking, receiving and goods delivery 21Step 8: Claiming an indemnity 21

3.3. Requirements for Export to China 223.4. Step-wise Procedure for Road-bound and Sea-bound Cargo 23

CHAPTER 4 Assistance for Exporters 25

CHAPTER 5 Annex 31

5.1. Related Laws and Regulations 315.2. Contact Details of Selected Freight Forwarders 32

Boxes, Tables, Figures

Box 1 Competitive Advantage of Nepalese Handmade Woollen Carpets 4 Box 2 The Story of Tsering Tensen 6

Table 1 Hand-knit woollen carpet exports to China (Mid-July 2016 to Mid-July 2017)) 2 Table 2 Procedure-specific document requirements for exportersin Nepal 22 Table 3 Procedure-specific document requirements for importers in China 22 Table 4 Export by road: Stepwise procedure for road-bound cargo 23 Table 5 Export by air: Stepwise procedure for air-bound cargo 24

Figure 1 Hand-knitted Woollen Carpet Exports to China 3 Figure 2 Steps to export carpets from Nepal to China 7 Figure 3 Step-by-step import process in China 16 Figure 4 Import Procedures in China 20


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Acronyms

APC Advanced Payment Certificate

AQSIQ Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ)

ASYCUDA Automated System for Customs Data

B/L Bill of Lading

CBS Central Bureau of Statistics

CFS Container Freight Station

CGN Consulate General of Nepal

CHA Customs House Agent

CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight

CO Country of Origin

CoC Chamber of Commerce

COO Certificate of Origin

CRO Company Registrar’s Office

CRM Customer Relationship Management

CSID Cottage and Small Industries Department

CSIDB Cottage and Small Industry Development Board

CTD Customs Transit Declaration

CTEVT Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training

DCD Double Country Declaration

DoC Department of Commerce

ECON Export Council of Nepal

EU European Union

FCA Free Carrier

FCR Forwarders’ Certificate of Receipt

FHAN Federation of Handicraft Association of Nepal

FNCCI Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries

FNCSI Federation of Nepalese Cottage and Small Industries

FOB Free on Board

FY Fiscal Year

GAN Garment Association of Nepal

GSP Generalised System of Preference

HAWB House Airway Bill

HBL House Bill of Lading

HS Code Harmonised System Code

IATA International Air Transport Association


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INCO International Commerce

IRO Inland Revenue Office

LCCI Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce and Industries

IT Information Technology

ITC International Trade Centre

L/C Letter of Credit

LDC Least Developed Country

MAWB Master Airway Bill

MBL Master Bill of Lading

MCD Multiple Country Declaration

MEDPA Micro Enterprises Development Project for Poverty Alleviation

NTIS National Trade Integration Strategy

NTM Non-Tariff Measure

PAN Permanent Account Number

REX Registered Exporter

SAD Single Administrative Document

SAWTEE South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment

SME Small and Medium Enterprise

TAR Tibetan Autonomous Region

TEPC Trade and Export Promotion Centre

TIA Tribhuvan International Airport

VAT Value Added Tax

WTO World Trade Organisation

Export Management Guide: Procedures to export MAPs products from Nepal to China

CHAPTER 0 SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NEPAL

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) constitute the overwhelming majority of firms. Globally SMEs make up over 95% of all firms, account for approximately 50% of value added and 60%–70% of total employment, when both formal and informal SMEs are taken into account. Evidence for 10 South-East Asian countries shows that, on average, SMEs account for 98% of all enterprises and employ 66% of the labour force. These SMEs contribute approximately 38% of GDP and about 30% of total export value. In China, the world’s biggest exporter, SMEs represent 41.5% of total exports by value, clearly underlining their importance to the Chinese economy.

Nepal’s Industrial Enterprises Act 2016 classifies industries into five categories – micro enterprises, cottage industries, small enterprises, medium enterprises, and large-scale industries. While the Act defines micro-enterprises as institutions having a fixed capital of up to NPR 500,000, it does not mention the capital requirements for cottage industries. The Act also also includes capital requirements of up to NPR 100 million for small-scale industries, NPR100-250 million for medium-scale and more than NPR 250 million for large-scale industries.

The role of SMEs in Nepal is significant in all sectors of the economy, including services, as they are responsible for creating employment opportunities, mobilizing and using local resources, and raising the income of the rural populace. Most of the SMEs in Nepal are involved in processing and manufacturing of food items, consumer and household goods, and in textiles and related products, both for exports and domestic market. Products such as rice, pulses, oil and flour mills, dairy, aerated soft drinks, fruit juices and processed products, noodles, biscuits and light snack products, chocolates and candy, mineral water, dried vegetables, and other consumer goods dominate SMEs’ activities in Nepal. Other areas of SMEs’ involvement include forest fibre based industries, wooden and metal handicrafts, handmade paper and paper products, apparels and garments, woollen carpets, pashmina shawls, rugs and leather articles. SMEs’ involvement is also high in metal and plastic household utensils, wooden, plastic and metal furniture, printing press, polythene pipes, utensils, jute products, poultry products, livestock products, wire drawing, nail and iron rod, sheet metal, gig and black pipes, rubber tires and tubes, plywood and boards, colour paint products and zinc oxide.

Agro-based industries like tea, vegetables and horticulture products, dairy and milk products, animal husbandry and floriculture are other areas where SMEs have started to invest. Due to the opening up of investment for infrastructure development to the private sector, investment in micro hydropower and tourism resorts and real estate have also been witnessed in some regions.

At the micro, cottage and family level, a sizeable number of unregistered enterprises operate on a seasonal basis. The Industrial Enterprise Act 2016 provides several incentives and facilities to SMEs, including income tax concessions, VAT exemptions, customs duty exemption, and additional benefits for female entrepreneurs, and other exceptions and facilities.

There are many challenges faced by SMEs in exporting products from Nepal to China. Transportation by air is not offered by all freight forwarders as they are required to be formally nominated, form authorized agreements with airlines as well as joint ventures with Chinese agents. By sea, the shipments sent via Kolkata to the entry port in China are faced with problems in moving to destination points in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. Finally, the cost of transport via road is very high up to the border point between Nepal and China due to high agency fees to clear Customs at two border posts.

As a result of its accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Nepal has reduced tariffs and addressed many non-tariff trade barriers to further limit protection offered to the domestic businesses. Nepalese SMEs have been adversely affected by this change and are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with imported products in domestic and in international markets.

In this regard, owing to the opportunities and challenges for the development of SMEs in Nepal, this guide can play a crucial role in improving awareness about cross-border procedures and export to China for MAPs products. The ultimate aim is to empower the SMEs in Nepal to enhance their export potential to China.


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CHAPTER 1 BRIEF ANALYSIS OF CARPETS SECTOR IN NEPAL

Carpet manufacturing gained momentum in Nepal in early 1980s, and within four decades, it has emerged as the biggest export product of the country. In 2015, woollen carpets from Nepal occupied 6.8 per cent share in the global market. The destination markets include all continents of the world with Europe having the largest share. In recent years, the Chinese market has also appeared as a prominent one for the export of woollen carpets. According to International Trade Centre (ITC), Nepal's carpet exports to China amounted to NPR 220.10 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/17, which accounts for 12.94 per cent of Nepal's total exports to China during the same period (see Table 1 and Figure 1). The Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) of China imports considerable volume of carpets with traditional designs and colour not only to use on the floor but also on sofas, cars, stupa (Buddhist temple) and beds, among many others.

The Nepalese carpets contain a very high degree of hand processing and qualities ranging from 60 to 150 knots per square inch. The handmade woollen carpet of Nepal, due to its uniqueness in manufacturing, has not only established its position in niche markets of Europe and other developed countries of the world, but also shown good export tendency to China. Though China itself is a big producer and exporter of woollen carpets, the specialty in the making, design and the pattern of Nepalese hand-knotted products have opened the scope of its penetration into China, the world's most populous country having a large consumer base and one of the largest and most vibrant economies of the world. Such a big market can absorb a large volume of Nepalese carpets on a regular basis. Moreover, the Transit and Transport Agreement signed between Nepal and China in March 2016 (protocols are in the process of being finalized) provides an opportunity for Nepalese products, including carpets, to be exported to third countries beyond China via its land route.

Table 1 Hand-knotted woollen carpet exports to China (Mid-July 2016 to Mid-July 2017))

HS Code Description

Quantity (in sq. metre)

Value ('000 NPR)

%Value of total

exports to China

570110 Carpets and other textile floor coverings, of wool or fine animal hair, knotted, whether or not made-up

107,622 218,895 12.8

570190 Carpets and other textile floor coverings, of textile materials, knotted, whether or not made up (excluding those of wool or fine animal hair)

902 1028 0.06

570220 Floor coverings of coconut fibres "coir", woven, whether or not made-up 540 59 0.004

570410 Floor tiles, of felt, not tufted or flocked, with an area of <=0.3 sq. metre 12 16 0.0009

570490

Carpets and other floor coverings, of felt, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up (excluding floor tiles with an area of <= 0.3 sq. meter)

125 102 0.0060

Value of hand-knotted woollen carpet export, compared to total exports 220,100

Nepal's total exports to China 1,701,479

Percentage of hand-knotted woollen carpet export, compared to total exports

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12.94%

Percentageofcarpetexport,comparedtototalexportstoChina

Figure 1 Hand-knotted Woollen Carpet Exports to China

In fact, the major market is the Tibetan belt, and not mainland China, both of which are very different to each other. Carpets are used in Tibet to cover sofas, both on the seats and the back-rest. Nepalese Dahori (Jodi) carpet (double carpet), for instance, is particularly in good demand, especially in Tibetan Autonomous Region of China due to its thickness and warmth. The types of products demanded in the rest of China are more or less similar to that of the European market. Nepalese carpets have even found their way into China via Germany. The German wholesalers were found to have been selling to Chinese retailers as well. This implies that if Nepal sells directly to China, the Nepalese carpets would be much more cost competitive.

Source: Department of Customs

The product was once one of the highest export items and foreign currency earners of the country. The recession in Europe and increase in cost of production due to increasingly higher labour and raw material costs caused a fall in export but in case of China, the Tibetan residents' interests in the product remain the same. According to Trade and Exporter Promotion Centre (TEPC), the carpet industry currently involves 243 exporters in Nepal as in FY 2016/17. In the past, carpets industry had provided employment to a sizeable number of people in the country. However, the skilled workers employed in this industry are leaving for the Gulf countries and other destinations in search of greener pastures. This may put the Nepalese carpet producers in a less competitive position. In this context, we need to keep in mind the labour-intensive nature of the product, and scarcity of labour within Nepal. Since Nepal has a good experience in carpet industry, provision of right wage to weavers could help retain some of the outbound migrant labourers in this industry.

Carpets industry already enjoys the support of the government and other agencies and remains the most valuable export from Nepal. Carpets is one of the 12 products and services identified by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Nepal as having export potential in its Nepal Trade Integration Strategy (NTIS) 2016. It is the most important and leading export earner of the country. Carpets are exported via Kolkata (shipping), Rasuwa-Kerung (road) or air. The main route is Kerung for Tibetan carpets. Kolkata port is used for exporting to Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. As most of Nepal's trade relations today are with the Tibetan region, the road is the best option here. Some businessmen had travelled to Shigatse carrying carpets in three trucks via Kerung after completing the requisite formalities outlined by Trade and Export Promotion Centre (TEPC). The trade fair at Shigatse takes place once every four years. The Chinese officials seek documents from Trade and Export Promotion Centre (TEPC) for carpets when traders want to visit exhibitions in China. The sources of information for exporters regarding buyers are mainly trade fairs or exhibitions.

The product is sold by Nepalese exporters for approximately USD 125 to USD 170 per square metre but is declared at customs for USD 20 per square metre. The transportation cost is very high by road and the payment is not done via letter of credit. Hence, it is risky for exporters as the majority of the export is done under undocumented contract on the basis of mutual trust. Although the system to finance the carpets business by financial institutions is considerably good, the implementation part is lacking. The two per cent incentive for foreign currency earners should be claimed within six months, which also does not seem adequate.


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Many carpets businesses rely mainly on Nepalese cargo companies for export processing as working with Chinese companies is challenging because of the language barrier. A small misunderstanding could undermine the negotiating position. Likewise, the Nepalese exporters do not know the details about exporting to China as the task is handed over to cargo companies. Sometimes they ask the carpet dealers for the payment certificate; otherwise all documentation and procedures are handled by the cargo companies.

Nepalese carpets comply with quality standards and the non-tariff measures (NTMs) demanded by the trading partners. The producers have assured that harmful Azo-dyes are not used during the dyeing process of yarns. Standards are set for the import of raw materials; Environmental degradation is prohibited by the government through the mandatory requirement of neutralizing washing plants. Through the joint efforts of the government and the organisations including "Care & Fair" and "Good weave," child labour has been checked.

Preferential market access has been provided by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to the products from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) like Nepal. Nepal enjoys zero-tariff access with China for Nepalese carpets products. Exporters from Nepal must make best use of it and increase the market access for its products including carpets. Besides, establishment of a collective trademark can ensure protection against any misuse of Nepalese brand name. The government should also arrange for quality testing and certification mechanisms to increase market access and overcome NTMs. Despite the challenges, there is a good deal of opportunity for further expansion of this product, both in manufacturing and export fronts.

The exporters in Nepal are faced with the following issues when exporting carpets to China:

• The import of goods in China is done through letter of credit. The carpets exporters face problems due to non-acceptance of export under letter of credit by Chinese buyers. The products sell in large quantity only in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China and not in the mainland China where the procedures are very difficult to comply.

• The road transport is very costly. Movements via Kolkata to sea ports in China face difficulty of transport from port to final destination to Tibetan region due to hassle in customs clearance.

• The airlines have their own arrangements and do not entertain all freight forwarders to handle shipments. They favour nominated Chinese freight forwarders established in Nepal.

Box 1 Competitive Advantage of Nepalese Handmade Woollen Carpets

1. Strong brand image in international market

2. Uniqueness in manufacturing, design and pattern: Carpets of 150 knots per square metre are rarely produced elsewhere. In addition, the special spiritual designs of Buddhism with the right colour combination have a huge demand in Tibet.

3. Higher quality: Nepalese carpet made with the combination of 70 per cent New Zealand wool and 30 per cent Tibetan wool blend yarn is famous in international market.

4. Cost competitive human resources in Nepal, which also applies to the manufacturing of woollen carpet

5. Nepalese carpet can easily go through customized production, and there is no restriction on minimum order quantity (MOQ) as in machine made carpets, providing space and liberty for large quantity production.

6. Items like Allo (Girardinadiversifolio) and hemp are unique to Nepal, and thus carpets made of them can have niche market access.

7. The use of non-chemical dyes like natural dyes with raw materials found in Nepal and the traditional pot dying are appreciated internationally.


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There is also a general fear in exporting which arises primarily because of bad planning. Bad planning can result in following problems:

! During negotiation, wrong L/C and INCOTERMS/payment system ! CIF, Ex Work, FOB, FCA issues to be covered ! Documents required ! Pilferages, theft ! Packing and labelling ! Missing shipment timelines be it sea or air

o Airlines delay o Shipping line delay

! Knowledge of documents needed at destination ! Bad contracts with intermediate service providers ! Liability of transport ! Shipping line and Customs House Agent (CHA) related problem and their liability and

responsibility. ! Inspection and quality issues ! Dispute settlement


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CHAPTER 2 CASE STUDY

Box 2 The Story of TseringTensen TseringTensen is a new entrepreneur who had worked for 10 years as a supplier to a large company in Nepal which had been exporting carpets to China. While working for the company, he mastered the skills of monitoring quality and timely delivery of the products. This gave him the confidence to start his own company that would export hand-knotted woollen carpets to China.

The initial problem he faced was the lack of know-how on how he could become an exporter and how financial support could be garnered. At first, he consulted with Trade and Export Promotion Centre (TEPC) and with their guidance, he began his entrepreneurial journey. As guided by the Consultant of the TEPC, he sought financial assistance from a bank to arrange for raw materials keeping his existing stock as mortgage. TEPC further assisted him in connecting with the importers of China by providing their addresses and other information. Tsering sent the design of the carpets to the prospective importers and further, made a good explanation on the design, colour and quality.

One of the buyers from China, who was interested in the design, asked Tsering for a sample to be sent to China via courier for approval. Finally, a deal between Tsering and the Chinese importer was finalised under Free Carrier (FCA) terms.

Under the FCA terms, all risks until custom clearing in Nepal are covered by the exporter but transportation costs up to the border in China are covered by the importing party. The export price quoted by the exporter covers the raw material cost, labour cost, overhead expenses, export cost, packing and border clearing cost at the Nepalese side. The terms on quality, design, price, and delivery date are also mutually agreed between the buyer and the seller.

After signing the deal, the exporter looks for further suppliers and simultaneously engages in monitoring the manufacturing processes, including weaving, quality control and timely delivery. Once the carpets are ready, the exporter sends pro forma invoice and the importing bank issues the Letter of Credit (L/C) to the exporter bank under the FCA terms with 25 per cent advance and balance.

The exporter, with the help of a logistic service provider, arranges transportation and documents needed for compliance requirements of the exporting country. Upon receipt of the invoice, packing list and L/C, the service provider arranges the certificate of origin from the Federal of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and other documents such as authority letter that are required by the L/C. The goods are then sent to the border to its nominated clearing agent who prepares the SAD document and processes the custom clearing. Once the goods are cleared from the custom, the nominated transport company of the importing party in China takes the responsibility.

All documents along with the document that authenticates the handing over of goods to the Chinese counterpart are received by the logistic service provider who hands it over the exporter. Finally, the exporter goes to the bank and negotiates the document for payment. As a moral responsibility, the exporter tracks the goods to ensure that they have reached the warehouse of the importer. In the meantime, the importer in China complies by the Chinese regulations of customs, checks the quality and confirms the receipt of goods. The importer then instructs his bank to go ahead and remit the sum as the terms in the L/C have been met.

A single successful movement of goods gives much confidence to the new exporter like Tsering.

The experience shared by TseringTensen during his first shipment of goods is as follows:

• The goods remained in border for a long time. • The goods were stopped by revenue related agencies several times en route to the Chinese border. • The custom clearance took some time as the value decoration of his carpets was higher than the one by other

exporters. • The handling of goods across border took time due to non-arrangement of trucks by the importer’s transport company. • The banking experience was unsatisfactory as the banks did not want to take the responsibility of the documents

prepared in compliance with the L/C terms. In addition, the bank fee was also high. • The most difficult part was the registration of the export company which took about 7 days. Many documents and

several recommendation letters were required for which he had to run from one office to another. • The Export/Import (EXIM) code registration was also difficult as processing the bank guarantee and web registration

required multiple visits to the Department of Customs. • Registering at Tax office was not much difficult. • Assistance from logistic service provider in documents, transport, custom clearance and follow-up of goods up to the

buyer’s warehouse was appreciated. • On the part of the bank, the motivation that should be provided to encourage new exporters was very poor. The new

exporter was not facilitated well during the L/C dealing process. • Since the quantity was just about a truck load, the deal was not difficult. However, he wandered how smaller quantity or

much larger quantities would be handled with regards to transporting and trans-loading goods across border. • His experience was based on export by roadway. He wandered how export via air and sea would take place.

Mr. Tsering Tensen was asked if a step-by-step guide covering all modes and means of transportation would be helpful. He appreciated the idea as it would make the new entrepreneurs feel easy as well as encourage the existing exporters to diversify their export to China.

Source: Interview with Mr. Tsering Tensen by Mr. Rajan Sharma


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CHAPTER 3 STEP-BY-STEP EXPORT PROCEDURES FOR MAPS PRODUCTS

There are 9 overall steps that companies need to complete to export carpets to China:

Figure 2 Steps to export carpets from Nepal to China

Source: Nepal Export Procedures and Documentation – A Handbook for SMEs and Exporters; Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)


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Step 1: Register Company

Where to go

• Chamber of Commerce (COC) and Industry • Department of Commerce (DOC) • Cottage and Small Industries Department Board (CSIDB) • Department of Industries and Company Registrar's Office (CRO)

Documents needed

• Citizenship Certificate • Photographs of owner, partner or board of directors • Recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce and Industry • Partnership Agreement • Memorandum of Association • Articles of Association • Business Scheme or Plan

Documents received Company registration certificate Mandatory Yes

Fees NPR 7,000 to NPR 20,000 depending on the size and activities of the proposed company

Processing time Within seven working days

Contact info Company Registrar’s Office (CRO) Tel: 977-1-4259948 (Registrar-PA)/4267256/4215077/4263089(Admin) Email: [email protected]

A business or exporting firm could be registered in form of proprietorship or a partnership firm or a private or public limited company or an agency. At first, one has to take a recommendation letter from local Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It is recommended to hire a legal consultant to prepare Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.

Step 2: Obtain Permanent Account Number and VAT Registration Certificate Where to go Inland Revenue Office (IRO)

Documents needed

• Citizenship Certificate • Photographs of owner, partner, board of directors • Recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce and Industry • Partnership Agreement • Memorandum of Association • Articles of Association • Business Scheme or Plan • Company registration certificate • Introduction letters of business and persons involved

Documents received Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Value Added Tax (VAT) registration certificate

Mandatory Yes Fees N/A Processing time 3 working days

Contact info Tax offices at different locations Tel: 977-1-4415802/4410340/4415967/4415969/4415802/4410340/4415967 Email: [email protected]

The second step is to obtain PAN and VAT registration certificate from Inland Revenue Department or Inland Revenue Office at nearby locality. It is necessary to submit copies of all documents mentioned in Step1 and also a copy of registration certificate. At present, online registration is also possible.


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Step 3: Manage Sources of Finance for Business Operation

Where to go • Commercial banks • Your office

Documents needed

• Application to the bank with a photocopy of decision to open account; in case of a company, the decision has to be made by the Board of Directors

• Copies of all registration certificates Documents received Bank account number Mandatory Yes

Fees In case of loan application, normally 0.75% of the demanded loan amount. Depends on the negotiation and loan type. Cost is also involved at Land Revenue Office.

Processing time Bank account can be opened in a single day. 10 working days for loan getting sanctioned

Contact info Any commercial bank such as Rastriya Banijya Bank or Agriculture Development Bank. These banks have branches at many places.

This step requires exporters to open and maintain a bank account and start getting organized for exporting. Both foreign currency account and current account are to be opened. If loan is being applied for, right documents and record at Land Revenue Office are required. Photographs, land holding certificate and tax clearance receipts are also needed for this purpose.

Step 4: Registration of Export Company Where to go Department of Customs

Documents needed

• Citizenship Certificate • Photographs of owner, partner or board of directors • Recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce and Industry • Partnership Agreement • Memorandum of Association • Articles of Association • Business Scheme or Plan • Company registration certificate • Bank guarantee • PAN, VAT and Company registration certificate

Documents received Import / Export Registration Letter Mandatory Yes Fees 3 lakh NPR bank guarantee Processing time 7 working days

Contact info Department of Customs, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu Tel : 01-4259861 E-mail: [email protected]

The company must apply and pay the yearly fee at the Department of Customs to be registered as an Import / Export firm to be able to export their products. A variety of documents are required, the majority of which are part of the regular company application.

Step 5: Establish Relationship with Importers – Getting Ready for Exporting

Where to go Collect information from Trade and Export Promotion Centre (TEPC), Chamber of Commerce, Central Carpet Industries Association, Nepal Carpet Exporters Association, diplomatic mission at home, etc. Search on


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internet and refer trade directories to build an information system based on references and data collected.

Documents needed

• Consult previous export history and data and also assess your knowledge and capability about the particular product.

• Refer export data of Nepal and trade statistics of other exporting countries having similar economic status like Nepal and import trade statistics of major target markets.

• Analysis of rate of import growth, volume of imports and unit price paid for imports is suggested for selection of priority market/s.

• Prepare pro-forma invoice and general terms and conditions of export.

Documents received Contract agreement Mandatory Yes

Fees

Registering into Carpet Exporters Association will require NPR 10,000 for registration and NPR 5,000 annual renewal fee Registration into Central Carpet Association will require life membership fee NPR 25,000 or NPR 2,000 per year

Processing time One day for registering into product association but confirmation only after board meeting of the Association

Contact info

Trade and Export Promotion Centre (TEPC) Pulchowk, Lalitpur Tel:977-1-5525898/5532642 Email: [email protected] Central Carpet Industries Association Boudha, Kathmandu Tel:977-1-4486849 Email: [email protected] Nepal Carpet Exporters Association Sukedhara, Chahbahil Tel: 977-1-4373629 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Export Council of Nepal (ECON) Bhagabatisthan, Thamel, Kathmandu Tel: +977 1 4441337 Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

An exporter should get ready for exporting by establishing contact or relationship with the importers in the foreign countries. He or she has to engage in the following activities:

• Identification and selection of products • Identification of the target markets for product/s and find customers in markets. • Prepare company and product profiles/brochures, details of offers with pro-forma invoice, and

other promotional materials. • Establish contacts with the matching buyer and conclude the deals with prudent negotiation

skills. • Prepare pro-forma invoice and general terms and conditions of export. • Send pro-forma invoice to buyer either to open a Letter of Credit (irrevocable) or to make

advance payment through bank. • Arrange production or procurement of goods/services for export as per buyer’s instructions

and specifications.


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Step 6: Prepare Documents

Where to go

• Commercial bank where you normally receive your L/C or Advance Payment

• Trade and Export Promotion Centre (TEPC) • Local Chamber of Commerce • Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries • Insurance company • Customs office (Nepal) • Freight forwarders

Documents needed

• Commercial invoice • Photocopies of Business Registration Certificate and PAN

registration certificate • Insurance policy from insurance company, if needed • Letter of Authority to the Forwarding Agency addressed to Customs

Office for cargo handling and forwarding • Foreign Exchange Control Declaration Form (Yellow form) from

Nepal Rastra Bank • Customs Declaration Form • Customs Transit Declaration Form

Documents received

• Letter of Credit (L/C) or Advance Payment Certificate (APC) from your bank

• Certificate of Origin from Local Chamber of Commerce and Industry • Insurance policy from insurance company, if needed • Any special document needed for export to China from concerned

authority Mandatory Yes

Fees 0.12% of the value declared in invoice to Chamber of Commerce for Certificate of Origin and NPR 500 per invoice to FNCCI

Processing time 2-3 working days

Contact info

Rastriya Banijya Bank Bishal Bazar, New Road, Kathmandu Tel: 977-1-4230589, 4230594 Email: [email protected] Trade and Export Promotion Centre (TEPC) Pulchowk, Lalitpur Tel:977-1-5525898/5532642 Email: [email protected] Department of Customs Tripureshwor, Kathmandu Tel : 977-1-4259861 E-mail: [email protected] Department of Commerce Babarmahal, Kathmandu Tel: 4247912, 4247913 Email: [email protected] Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) Agro Enterprise Centre, FNCCI Building, Teku, Kathmandu


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Tel: 977-1-4262260, 4262245 Email: [email protected] Nepal Freight Forwarders Association Narayanchowr, Naxal, Kathmandu Tel: 977-1-4419769 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Rastriya Beema Sansthan Ramshah Path, Kathmandu, Tel: 977-1-4262520

Except Customs Transit Declaration for road/sea transport, all other documents needed for all modes of transport. Freight Forwarder companies may be contacted for preparing the documents. Insurance depends on terms of payment based on INCO Terms.

Step 7: Freight Forwarding

Where to go Customs Offices: Mechi, Biratnagar, Birgunj, Siddharthanagar, Nepalgunj, Dhangadi and Kathmandu Airport (TIA)

Documents needed All the documents mentioned in the previous steps

Documents received

• Customs Transit Declaration (CTD) • Road Consignment note • Handing Over certificate • Forwarders’ Certificate of Receipt (FCR) • HBL/MBL • HAWB/MAWB

Mandatory Yes

Fees Export tariffs are not levied; however, custom service charge ranges from minimum NPR 130 to NPR 565. Other costs depend on the nature of goods and quantity of goods.

Processing time If Air or air/sea: 2 days. If by land: 11 to 18 days

Contact info

Customs offices: Tatopani Customs Office Tatopani- 3, Liping, Sindhupalchowk Tel : 011-480131 Fax: 011-480134 E-mail: [email protected] Rasuwa Customs Office Timure -4, Rasuwa Tel : 977-10-670182 E-mail: [email protected] Birgunj Customs Office Birgunj Sub-Metropolitan Ward no. 19, Inarwa Tel : 977-51-51-522920, 522220 E-mail: [email protected] Tribhuvan International Airport KathmanduMetropolitan Ward no. 35, Gaucharan


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Tel : 977-1-14470382 E-mail: [email protected] Biratnagar Customs Office Biratnagar Sub-Metropolitan Ward No. 21, Rani, Morang Tel : 977-21-520843 Bhairahawa Customs Office Sidhdarthanagar Municipality ward no. 1, Belahiya, Rupandehi Tel : 977-71-418003 E-mail: [email protected] Nepalgunj Office Jaisapur- 7, Banke Tel : 977-81-520289, 520379 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Submit prepared documents along with the cargoes to the customs office directly or through a forwarding agent and make payments of export service charge after the cargoes are inspected and cleared. Mostly, exporters clear their cargoes from Mechi, Biratnagar, Birgunj, Siddharthanagar, Nepalgunj, Dhangadi, and Kathmandu Airport (TIA) for exports to countries other than India.

Step 8: Make Transport Agreement and Intimate Importer

Where to go Freight Forwarder or Forwarding Agency with the help of transporting agencies

Documents needed • All documents mentioned in the previous steps

Documents received

• Master Airway Bill (MAB) • House-Airway Bill (HAB) • Master Bill of Lading (MBL) • MTD/ Bill of Lading B/L • Road Consignment Note C/N • Handing-over Certificate (FCR) • Pre-alert message and scan relevant documents

Mandatory Yes Fees Depends on the mode of transport and INCO terms. Processing time Depends on the mode of transport.

Contact info

Nepal Freight Forwarders Association Narayanchowr, Naxal, Kathmandu 977-1-4419769 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Federation of Truck Transport Entrepreneurs Nayabato, Patan, Lalitpur Tel: 977-1-5184205 Contact details of some freight forwarders are attached in Annex 1

In general, transport agreement is done with the help of transporting companies by freight forwarder or forwarding agency. The Agency will handover Customs Declaration Form, COO, and other documents to transporting or shipping agency who is to provide Airway Bill, Bill of Lading or Railway Receipt. An exporter should prepare and forward necessary documents to the importer as required by the business contract. Important things to note are the compliance with international transport rules like International Air Transport Association (IATA) rules for Air and there should be confirmation of


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export occurrence.

Step 9: Submit Documents or Negotiation with Commercial Bank Where to go Your respective commercial bank

Documents needed

• Customs Declaration Form • Invoice and Packing List • COO • AWB or B/L or R/R or C/N • Bank negotiating forms • All documents demanded by L/C

Documents received Payment receipt Mandatory Yes

Fees Bank fees and charges which is different but determined by Nepal Rastra Bank

Processing time 2 working days Contact info Your respective commercial bank Proof of export occurrence and meeting with the L/C requirements are essential. Hence, submit relevant documents to the bank for negotiation or final payment (to receive credited full payment to your bank account). Meet with the L/C clause with the buyer's bank or to comply with NRB regulation on Foreign currency and transaction with the respective commercial banks.

Other Miscellaneous Steps in Export of Carpets

Packing

Activity or contact with supporting offices

Collect materials and package them as per the requirement of the buyers, or as per the convention followed by the exporter

Documents required None Time 30 minutes on average for packing one bale Fees NPR 175 per bale Packing is to be done against the pile so that the pile does not slip during the transport.

Insurance


Freight forwarder or sometimes exporters themselves

Documents required Invoice, PAN/VAT registration of the exporter Processing time Half day Fees Approximately 0.5% of the invoiced value

Terminal and port operation


Normally handled by clearing agents and freight forwarders and labour associated to their companies who have permit to enter the premises. Labelling and marking the airway bill numbers and sealing of containers in case of land movement.

Documents required Single Administrative Document (SAD) form Processing time Few hours


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Fees Labour charge incurred NPR 100 per package to NPR 500 depending on the weight and volume of shipment. Minimum NPR 8,000 to NPR 12,000 as clearing agent fees

Important activity as this gives the tracking to consignment.

Airlines and Sealiners


• Accepts the airway way bill and books the cargo in case of air • Issues the Bill of lading and books onward forwarding.

Documents required

• Airway bill • Manifest • House airway bill, if applicable • Documents that are attached for destination clearing like packing

list, invoice, certificate of origin, and any special certificate needed at destination

Processing time One day after clearing in case of air and at least 7 days in case of sea as this activity happens at Kolkata/Haldia with the involvement of Indian clearing agents

Fees INR 8,000 to INR 12,000 (Terminal fees, Container Freight Station (CFS) fees, Bill of Lading and Airway bill fees)

The rates depend on the volume of the goods if less than a container or on 20 or 40 foot containers. This sum needs to be remitted with permit from commercial bank through banking channel to clearing agent who pays on behalf of the exporter. In case of export via sea, the customs charges, shipping line charges, the port-related charges and export freight need to be paid through clearing agent at Kolkata and that sum must be remitted through banking channel with a pro-forma invoice and later submit final remittance details with proof of export document like bill of lading, SAD et cetera. Exporters give authority letter in the name of Kolkata customs for handling the shipment in case of sea shipment and to freight forwarder in case of air shipment.

Incentive Claim


Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Finance

Documents required • SAD • CO • Invoice

Processing time Three months

Fees INR 8,000 to INR 12,000 (Terminal fees, Container Freight Station (CFS) fees, Bill of Lading and Airway bill fees)

4% to limited products on a first come first serve basis

Across the Border for Sea and Road Shipment


Across border customs and service providers

Documents required

• CTD • Invoice • Packing list • Payment certificate ( L/C or Advance payment) • Authority letter

Processing time Few hours Fees Custom clearance fee, ranging from NPR 3,000 to NPR 10,000 Nepal – China regulation as per bilateral treaty


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CHAPTER 3 CHINA SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Import Processes in China The Chinese import process consists of 7 steps, most of which have to be completed before the product is shipped to China

Figure 3Step-by-step import process in China

Source: Emerging Markets Consultants Laos

Determine HS Code

Register with AQSIQ

Import license or quotas

1

2

3

4 Chinese product standards

Ship goods and pay tax

5

Packaging requirements

Labeling requirements

Collect paperwork

Prepare product sample 6

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Step 1: Determine HS Code

Where to go Online, such as e-to-china Documents received Chinese HS Code of product SMEs have to understand what HS Code their product falls under to avoid problems at the border and to ensure the right tariff is applied. The SME should ensure they have the 8 digit HS code applicable to their product.

Step 2: Register with Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ)

Where to go Bureau of Import and Export Food Safety of AQSIQ, China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China

Documents needed

• Exporter application form, which includes the following information: exporter and agent’s name country, area, and address, contact name and telephone number, product category

Documents received AQSIQ registration letter/certificate Mandatory Yes Fees USD 230 (every 3 years) Processing time 2 weeks

Contact info AQSIQ Register & Certification Process Service Phone: +86 (010) 8202 – 4319 #1802 No. 9-1 Madian East Road Haidian District Beijing

SMEs exporting carpets to China must register with AQSIQ. The formal process is unclear and difficult to do from outside the country without assistance. Due to this, the process can be performed from outside of China through 3rd parties that facilitate the process, such as the website in the contact info.

Step 3: Obtain Import License

Where to go Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) or regional representatives

Documents needed

• Business license / registration • Organization code certificate • Record registration form of foreign trade operators • Original and copy of customs declaration

Documents received Import license Mandatory Yes if restricted product. Fees Free of charge Processing time Depends on certificate or license needed

Contact info No.2 Dong Chang'an Avenue, Beijing China(100731) Tel: +86-10-53771360 / 1362 / 1359 Fax: +86-10-53771311

Carpet products do not need a general import license, but some specific carpet products might need a Commodity Inspection & Quarantine Certificate for Import (this is on top of the AQSIQ after-inspection certificate). The SME should cooperate with the importer to confirm what certificates or licenses are needed.


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Step 4: Chinese Product Standards

4.1: Labelling Requirements

Where to go China Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ)

Documents needed

Application Form for import labelling verification. Information required includes:

• Name and trademark of the product • Net weight and solid content • Name, address and telephone number of the manufacturer • Production date (year/month/date) and storage instructions • Packer / distributor (name and address) • Batch number • Country of origin • A brief explanation of the original English label in Chinese

Documents received Approved label from CIQ Mandatory Yes Fees Unclear Processing time 1 to 2 weeks

Contact info

General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine No. 9, Madian East Road Haidian District Beijing100088 People's Republic of China

Officials from China Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ) are responsible for inspecting product labels at the port of entry. Labelling verification must be sought from CIQ. This takes one to two weeks. When going through this procedure, you should consider specifying in your contract with the importer or distributor that you retain 'ownership' of the label after approval.

4.2: Packaging Requirements Where to go China Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ) Documents needed None, just a packaging sample Documents received Approved packaging from CIQ Mandatory Yes Fees Unclear Processing time Occurs at the time of import

Contact info


Packaging must conform to medical and safety regulations, which means that packaging must not be hazardous to health. Packaging must also comply with the Excessive Packaging regulations. Under these regulations, a packaging must:

• Be made from easily a single and separable material (recyclable material will be favoured). • Packaging should be functional, not too costly and kept to a minimum. • Overlapping and complex packaging structures should be avoided.


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Step 5: Collect Required Paperwork

Where to go Buyer, freight forwarder, and purchase-related documentation

Documents needed

• All relevant licenses (if applicable) • Customs declaration form • Bill of lading • Sales contracts • Commercial invoices • Packing lists • Certificate of origin • Proof of goods name and brand

Mandatory Yes SMEs must collect the documentation required by the Chinese customs department when importing goods into China. Ensuring that all the documents have been collected will avoid delays in the shipment of goods.

Step 6: Prepare Product Sample

Where to go Occurs at customs checkpoint Documents needed N/A Documents received After-inspection certificate Mandatory Yes if applicable Fees N/A Processing time Depends on the product

Contact info


At the time of importation, AQSIQ will inspect a sample of the shipment to ensure it complies with Chinese laws and standards, including labelling and packaging. Once the product is approved, an after-inspection certificate will be provided and the goods will be cleared for import. Ensuring that the packaging and other requirements are met ahead of time will ensure the shipment is not delayed.

Step 7: Ship Goods and Pay Tax

Where to go Freight forwarder Documents needed All documents previously collected Documents received N/A Mandatory Yes Fees Depends on tariff rates Processing time N/A

Contact info General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China No.6. Jianguomennei Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China

The last step in the import process is to ship the goods and pay tax. The SME should work closely with the freight forwarder to ensure that the shipment is cleared and the right taxes are paid, and lastly for the product to be released and sent to the buyer.


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3.2. Import Procedures in China Most of the import businesses in China are transacted in FOB price. Only a very small minority of the import commodities are transacted on CIF terms. The majority of means of payment are in letter of credit (L/C). Importing on FOB or CIF is not product-specific but depends on factors like volume and import location. The same applies with the mode of payment.

Figure 4 Import Procedures in China

Source: Author’s research

The following section will go into detail about the steps needed to meet the import requirements of China.

Step 1: Establishment of an effective importcontract

Offer by a buyer and acceptance by the seller to supply goods for specified consideration is a Contract. Buyers and Sellers may be individuals or legal persons like companies and firms. Mostly a contract may incorporate compliance requirements in terms of regulatory regime of China.


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Step 2: Letter of credit

Letter of Credit would incorporate the provision agreed under the Contract. If any clause in the L/C is not accepted the clauses needs to be amended accordingly through the bank of each party on mutual agreement

Step 3: Booking space and pushing for shipment

The buyers are responsible for booking the space with the nominated airlines or shipping liners or the trucking company if shipment is to be made under FOB terms. The moving of the shipment from exporters’ warehouse must be aligned with the departure dates of the shipping lines, the airlines or the trucking companies.

Step 4: Insurance

If shipment is agreed under FOB and CFR terms, the importer does the insurance .The insurance is normally done through People's Insurance Company of China (PICC) facilitated by the Chinese National Foreign Trade Transportation Corporation.

Step 5: Checking documents and making payments

The Chinese bank checks the documents sent by the exporters through their bank after fulfilling all the document requirements mentioned in the letter of credit sent from the importers’ bank. The same is checked by the bank in China prior to remitting the money. If documents are found wrong, the documents are sent back to the sending bank of exporter to make correction.

Step 6: Custom declaration (clearing) and receiving shipment

After releasing necessary documents from the importer’s bank, the importer or its agent goes to the Customs to receive the consignment. Normally clearing agents and freight forwarders are used to clear the documents and receive the shipment on behalf of the importer.

Step 7: Checking, receiving and goods delivery

After the goods have been inspected by customs, the importer or its agent checks the goods.If all is in order, delivery is taken. However, if there is some discrepancy such as missing goods, damaged or short in quantity, the importing enterprise may claim an indemnity with proof from commodity inspection organization.

Step 8: Claiming an indemnity

This happens only if the exporter does not deliver the products, or cannot deliver on time or in quantity, or if the packing requirements as prescribed in the contract are not met.

The target of claiming for an indemnity depends on the exporters’ compliance and economic loss incurred thereafter.


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3.3. Requirements for Export to China Additional China-specific requirements for export of products are listed in the tables below:

Table 2 Procedure-specific document requirements for exporters in Nepal

S.N. Activity Remarks 1 Invoice with right HS code Needed for customs at destination

2 Packing list with weight breakdown of each unit of packing

Needed for customs inspection as well as for consignee at destination

3 Certificate of origin (specific to China) Certified that the product is of Nepalese origin, needed by Customs at destination

4 Special documents like quality certificate, if required

For custom clearance at destination and Carrier.

5 Correct packing and labeling For determining commodity specific mode of transportation and for consumers’ right to information

6 Foreign exchange declaration form from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)

To be filled by the exporter and submitted to his/her bank

7 Authorization for transportation Needed if the goods have to be moved from one province to another

8 Customs transit declaration To be obtained by the exporter while filing for customs clearance at Nepal’s customs

9 Customs clearance To be obtained by the exporter after Nepal customs clears consignment for export

10 AWB or Bill of Lading Needed for import clearing

11 Receipt of Letter of Credit Obtained by exporter’s bank for payment purposes

12 Receipt of payment To be made by importer in name of exporter

Table 3 Procedure-specific document requirements for importers in China

S.N. Activity Remarks

1 Import license To be obtained by importer in China for importing the product from Nepal needed by customs.

2 Import Clearance To be obtained by the importer after China customs clears consignment for import

3 Issuance of Letter of Credit To be issued by importer’s bank 4 Issuance of Payment To be made by importer in name of exporter


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3.4. Step-wise Procedure for Road-bound and Sea-bound Cargo

Table 4 Export by road: Stepwise procedure for road-bound cargo

S.N. Agency/Task Activity Remarks

1 Freight Forwarder

Prepare COO, SAD, Bank forms, Authority letters, arrange the special documents needed be it Department of Commerce or product based department, Ministry, Chamber, CTD etc.

The documents are based on Invoice and letter of credit or contract paper.

2 Clearing agent at airport or border custom point

Confirm the arrival date of vessel, consignment by taking reference of the vessel particular or B/L

Authority letter from Exporter to handle the shipment.

3 Customs

Customs House Agent (CHA) collects details with concerned shipping agents, CTD preparation, L/C verification

Clearing agent license.

4 Terminal operator. Receiving the goods, storing at the right place, making equipment for operations available et cetera

Check that equipment's are available

5 At the border

CHA checks and verifies documents, entry of SAD information at ASYCUDA world, contact custom appraisal, inspect the documents and goods, arrange transporting at containers or trucks, complete customs formalities, fix transport rates with freight forwarders, dispatch goods and documents have fixed mode and means of transport to fixed CHA at Kolkata and send sealed CTD after getting it stamped from Indian customs

Check Truck or train availability and necessary booking status.

6 At transit point Kolkata

Obtain documents from exporter, send documents to border customs to clearing agent, check and verify goods if fit for transport, arrange labor for loading, dispatch goods

Clearing agent nominated by exporter. Be careful and fix their activity and cost in advance.

7 When goods reach to CFS

Arrange for loading of goods and move to port, issue B/L as per received draft from Nepalese freight forwarder, take delivery of B/L and dispatch freight forwarder along with other documents

Clearing agent does this activity. Know when it is transferred and the cost involved.

8 Transport and transit

Prepares documents as required by L/C or consignee and hands over to exporter for negotiation, advice on routine, transit points, transit time along with ETD and ETA at destination

Handled by freight forwarder at Nepal

9 Dispatch

Dispatch the documents to enable custom clearance at destination, stamp CTD and send back to Indian border customs as proof of export from transit point in Kolkata/Haldia

Handled by freight forwarder at Nepal


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Table 5 Export by air: Stepwise procedure for air-bound cargo

S.N. Agency/Task Activity Remarks

1 Freight Forwarder

Obtain documents from exporter, Prepare COO, SAD, Bank forms, Authority letters, arrange the special documents needed, Send documents to airport customs to clearing agent, Check the goods if fit for transport, labeling and marking, Arrange labor for loading and dispatch goods by right means to airport

Inform on the volume and weight so that the right vehicle, labors and advance booking with airlines is done.

2 Clearing agent at Airport customs.

Confirm the arrival date of vessel, consignment by taking reference of the vessel particular or B/L

Nominated by Freight forwarder

3 Customs

CHA collects details with concerned shipping agents, CTD preparation, L/C verification, clears the goods, packs the goods and store at warehouse

Authenticates the product and documents

4 Preparation for transport

Book with airlines, mark the way bills as per airlines specific requirements, issue HAWB if necessary for consolidation, palletized or load at aircraft

Handled by freight forwarders

5 Transport

Give the transport documents and other documents stamped by customs for negotiation. Trace and track the good and inform shipper and consignee, Arrange dispatch of documents for enabling smooth clearance at destination.

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CHAPTER 4 ASSISTANCE FOR EXPORTERS

Organisations interested in exporting MAPs products from Nepal to China can reach out to the following organisations for support.

Name of Office or Organisation

Telephone Number/ Email Address Why this activity? Remarks

Company Registration

977-1-4259948 (Registrar-PA) 4267256/4215077 (Admin) 4263090 (IT Helpdesk)4248276(Account) Fax: 977-1-4259961 Email: [email protected] Technical Support, Email: [email protected]

Government of Nepal Ministry of Industry Office of the Company Registrar, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal

Mandatory requirement of nation for registration and monitoring

Mandatory rule and regulation and reporting on the years’ activity. Registration as per national Laws and Rules

Tax VAT Office

4415802 4410340 4415967 4415969 4415802 4410340 4415967 4415969 Fax: 977-1-4411788 Email: [email protected]

Inland Revenue Department, Lazimpat, Kathmandu Large Taxpayers Office, Hariharbhawan, Lalitpur Taxpayer Service Office, Putalisadak, Kathmandu Taxpayer Service Office, Mahargunj, Kathmandu

Required for clearance permit as per national law

Payment of taxes, reporting and auditing

Trade and Export Promotion Centre (TEPC)

Tel:977-1-5525898/5532642 Fax: 977-1-5525464 Email: [email protected]

Trade and Export Promotion Centre, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, P.O. Box 825, Kathmandu, Nepal

Data, regulation, permits in case of fair participation etc. GSP certificate of origin etc.,

Data, information, training, research and participation to fairs as well as all issues and problems related to exports.

Trade and Export Promotion Centre (Eastern Regional)

Tel: 977-21-522054 Fax: 977-21-526350 Email: [email protected]

Eastern Regional Office Sanihaat- 2 Main Road P.O. Box: 14, Biratnagar

Export Council of Nepal (ECON)

Tel: +977 1 4441337 Fax: +977-1-4412251 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Export Council of Nepal, P.O. Box 13943 Bhagabatisthan, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal

Knowledge, support, information, training, lobbying with government


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Department of Customs

Tel : 01-4259861 Fax: 4259808 E-mail: [email protected]

Department of Customs, Tripireshwor, Kathmandu

EXIM registration

Special permits and valuation and quality confirmation at times.

Department of Cottage and Small Industries

Phone No.: 977-1-4259842, 4259846, 4259855, 4259875 Fax No.: 977-1-4259747 Email: [email protected]

Tripureshwor, Kathmandu. P.O. Box 10701

Agro-forests Commerce permits, permit for transit clearance and customs points

Permits and issues related to the product

Department of Industry

Tel: 4261101 Fax: 977-1-4261112 Email: [email protected]

Tripureshwor, Kathmandu

Department of Commerce

Tel: 4247912, 4247913 Fax: 977-1-4249603 Email: [email protected] Website: www.doc.gov.np

Babarmahal, Kathmandu

Ministry of Finance

977-1-4211338 Email: [email protected]

Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Policies, regulation and acts.

Permits and issues related to the product

Ministry of Industry

Phone : +977-1-4211579 Fax : +977-1-4211619 Email : [email protected]


Ministry of Commerce and Supplies

Tel: 4211446 Fax: 977-1-4211167 Email Administration section: [email protected] Planning and information section: [email protected] Market monitoring, supply management and corporation section: [email protected] Export promotion and international trade section: [email protected] Foreign aid mobilisation and WTO commitment section: [email protected] Financial administration section: [email protected] Website: www.mocs.gov.np


Ministry of Foreign Affairs

+977-1-4200182/83/184/185 Fax: 977-1-4200061/056/160 Toll Free No: 1660-01-00186 E-mail: [email protected]


In case of issues at transit points

Addressing issues related to third country movement via transit country

Nepal Rastra Bank

977-1-4410158, 4410201, 4411250, 4419804, 4419805, 4419807 Fax: 977 1 4410159

Nepal Rastra Bank Central Office Baluwatar Kathmandu, Nepal P. O. Box 73

Foreign currency issues and deficit issues on payment and remittance, incentives

Compliance with Nations foreign regulation and reporting on foreign transactions

Commercial Banks Letter of


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RastriyaBanijya Bank

977-1-4230589, 4230594 4223794,4220138,4233043 [email protected]

Bishal Bazar, New Road, Kathmandu

credit, payment and negotiation

Freight Forwarders Over all handling of goods, packing, haulage, clearance and forwarding and constant follow up

Nepal Freight Forwarders Association

977-1-4419769 Fax: 977-1-4423735 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

P.O. Box: 20283, Narayanchowr, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Association of Custom Agent Service

Phone: 977-1-4266356 Fax: 977-01-4700912

Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Custom Clearance

Needed as per customs regulation

Customs Agent Federation of Nepal

+977-1-4481143, Email: [email protected]

P O Box 12333, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Birgunj Customs Agent Association

Phone: 977-51-524798 Fax: 977-51-520739

Custom Area, Birgunj, Nepal

Customs Department

Tel : 977-1-4259861 Fax: 4259808 E-mail: [email protected]

Department of Customs Tripureshwor, Kathmandu

Regulations on export procedures and special permit needed by exit point customs office. Addressing issues related to across the border customs and at transit point

To take permit approval on valuation or other issues on special compliance needed by point of export customs.

Customs Points

Custom clearing and document endorsement for export, record

The point of authentication of weight, volume, exports and documents needed for export.

Tatopani

Tel : 011-480131 Fax: 011-480134 E-mail: [email protected]

Tatopani Customs Office Tatopani -3, Liping, Sindhupalchowk

Rasuwa Tel : 977-10-670182, 994100064, 994100065 E-mail: [email protected]

Rasuwa Customs Office Timure- 4, Rasuwa

Birgunj

Tel : 977-51-51-522920 522220, Fax: 051-528700 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Birgunj Office Birgunj sub-metropolitan ward no. 19, Inarwa

TIA Tel : 977-1-14470382 E-mail: [email protected]

Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward no. 35,


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Gaucharan

Biratnagar Tel : 977-21-520843, 435702 535834, 436297

Biratnagar Customs Office Biratnagar Sub-Metropolitan Ward No. 21, Rani, Morang

Bhairahawa Tel : 977-71-418003 Fax: 977-71-418026 E-mail: [email protected]

Bhairawa Office SidhdarthanagarMuncipality ward no. 1, Belahiya, Rupandehi

Nepalgunj

Tel : 977-81-520289, 520379 Fax: 977-81-520276 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Nepalgunj Office Jaisapur- 7, Banke

Airlines

Freight rates, delivery order, space availability, transit points, transit time, documents at point of destination etc.

Booking of cargo, compliance of international transport regulation and on information on destination requirements on the product.

Nepal Airlines

Tel No:+977-1-(4220757, 4248614, 4244055, 4248617) Fax: +977-1-4225348 Email: [email protected]

Nepal Airlines Corporation Building, Kantipath Kathmandu, Nepal

China Southern

Website: http://global.csair.com/US/GB/Home Phone: 1-8446222993

Himalaya Airlines

T: +977 1 4004000 F: +977 1 4004108 E: [email protected] Website: http://www.himalaya-airlines.com/home

P.O. Box. 20299 Gairidhara -2, Kathmandu, Nepal

Commodity associations For lobbying on problems, knowing the present conditions and facilities, training on capacity building etc.

Addressing issues related to exports and other issues of trade in general.

Central Carpet Industries Association

Tel:977-1-4486849 Email: [email protected]

Boudha, Kathmandu

Nepal Carpet Exporters Association

Tel: 977-1-4373629 [email protected], [email protected]

Sukedhara, Chahbahil

Transport associations For rates, road conditions, transport arrangements for raw material movement

To know the rates and permits of weight and availability of transport vehicles.

Federation of Truck Transport Entrepreneurs

911-1-5184205 Nayabato, Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal

FNCCI 977-1-4262260, 4262245 Fax: 977-1-4261671 Email: [email protected]

FNCCI Building, Teku, Kathmandu P.O.Box : 7651

Data, information, problem ,issues, policies, CO

The umbrella organization of Private business sector.

Nepal Chamber of Commerce

977-1-4230947 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Kantipath, Kathmandu Nepal

For certificate of origin, policies and

The district based organization of traders.


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issue addressing

Department of Transport Management

Phone : 01-4474921 Fax : 01-4474922 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dotm.gov.np

Minbhawan, Kathmandu, Nepal

For road conditions, rates per truck ,road permit etc.

Government department that help address information on road and transport.

Nepal Transit and Warehousing Company Limited (NTWCL)

Tel: 4221551, 4221807 Fax: 977-1-4224615

Nepal Transit and Warehousing Company Limited Maitidevi, Kathmandu P.O.Box: 1194

Warehousing and storage facilities

The government organization looking after warehousing and government transit movements.

Nepal Bankers’ Associations

Phone: 4101542 / 4101543 Fax: 4101540 Email: [email protected]

Nepal Bankers’ Association 2nd Floor, Central Business Park Thapathali, Kathmandu – 11

Address problems related to banking and NRB compliance issues on foreign currency.

Finance and negotiation of documents

District Offices

For permit to move goods under security or in case of movement of raw material or finished goods.

Special permits and coordination on issues related to the district like the raw material movement etc.

District Administration Office, Kathmandu

977-1-4262478, 4248985 Email: [email protected]

District Administration Office, Babarmahal, Kathmandu

District Administration Office,Parsa

977-51-522110, 522450, 533926 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

District Administration Office, Birgunj, Parsa

District Administration Office, Rasuwa

977-10-540131, 540132 Email: [email protected]

District Administration Office, Rasuwa

National Productivity & Economic Development Centre Ltd. (NPEDC)

Tel: 4350522, Fax: 977-1-4350530 Email: [email protected]

Balaju Industrial District Balaju, Kathmandu P.O.Box: 1318

Permit for textile and visa. For CP and GP trainings and Annex quality compliance knowledge

Training and capacity building on product enhancement and quality compliance.

Police Stations

In case of pilferages, accident etc.

FIR on illegal issues

Metropolitan Police Office, Kathmandu

977-1-4261360, 977-9851283012

District Police Office, Rasuwa

977-10-540199, 977-9851282801, 9851275555

District Police Station, Parsa

977-51-522151, 977-9855090136, 9855075555

District Police Office, Sunsari

977-25-560100, -25-560308, 977-9852090127


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District Police Office, Rupandehi

977-71-520199, 977-9857090622

Insurance Companies

Insure goods in transit

Insure the goods or transit movements and file claims.

Shikhar Insurance

977-1-4246101, 4246102, 4246107 Fax No.: 977-1-4246103 E-mail: [email protected]

Shikhar Biz Centre Fifth to Seventh Floor, Thapathali P.O. Box: 10692, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sagarmatha Insurance

Phone : +977-1-4412367 Fax : +977-1-4412378 Email : [email protected] Website : www.sagarmathainsurance.com.np

Sagarmatha Insurance Co. Ltd. Bhagwati Marg, Naxal, Kathmandu P.O.Box 12211, Kathmandu, Nepal

Everest Insurance

Tel : 977-1 – 4444717, 4444718, 4445088, 4445090, 4445091, 4445092, 4444648, 4444649, 4444651, 4444652 Fax : 977-1-4444366 E-mail : [email protected]

Everest Insurance Company Ltd. Hattisar, P. O. Box 10675, Kathmandu, Nepal

Consulate General of Nepal (CGN)

+91 33 2456 1224 Fax: +91 33 2456 1410 Ms. SitaBasnet, Consul Land line no. : 2456 1224/1103 extn. 203 (O) Mobile No. Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

1, National Library Avenue, Alipore, Kolkata – 700 027, West Bengal, India

In case of sea shipment for necessary permits

Transit documentation for exports and imports at Kolkata/Haldia

Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS)

01-4245946 01-4245947 [email protected]

Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal

Statistics and information

Government office for collection, processing, analysis, publication and dissemination of data


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CHAPTER 5 ANNEX

5.1. Related Laws and Regulations Private Firm Registration Act 1958

The Companies Act 2006

Income Tax Act, 2058

Export and Import Control Act, 2013

Customs Act, 2064

Foreign Exchange Act, 2019

Industrial Enterprises Act, 2049

Treaty of Transit between Nepal and India

Customs Act 1962 (Government of India)

Customs Manual 2013 (Government of India)

Calcutta Port Act 1890

Law of the P.R.C on Import and Export Commodity Inspection

Regulation for the Implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China concerning Import and Export Commodity Inspection

Document specimen

1. Company registration certificate 2. Personal Account Number (PAN) certificate 3. Value Added Tax (VAT) certificate 4. Tax certificate 5. Pro-forma invoice .Final Invoice (2) 6. Letter of Credit (L/C) or Advance Payment Certificate(2) 7. Certificate of origin 8. Packing list with weight breakdown of each unit of package 9. Letter of Authority to the Forwarding Agency addressing to the Customs office and the Clearing

Agent at Kolkata.(2) 10. Customs Declaration Form (SAD) 11. Insurance Policy 12. Transport documents like Master Airway Bill (MAWB) 13. House Airway Bill (HAWB) (air) 14. Master Bill of Landing (MBL)/HBL(sea) 15. Road consignment note 16. Custom Transit Declaration


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5.2. Contact Details of Selected Freight Forwarders Name Contact Details

Aryan Air Freight Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Rajendra Kumar Paudel Address: Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4255160,4215839 Mobile phone: 00977-9851180996 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Atlas De Cargo Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Ajay Gupta Address: Bhatbhateni, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4445666 Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Bridges of Travel Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Sanjeev Aryal Address: Omnagar, Sinamangal, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4111157, 4111283 Mobile phone: 00977-9851066574 Email: [email protected]

Cargo Packers & Movers International Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Anil Shrestha Address: Manbhawan-20, Lalitpur Phone: 00977-1-5547060, 5547314 Mobile phone: 00977-9851025863 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Cargo World Pvt Ltd.

Mr. G. B. Raya Address: Durbarmarg, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4252055, 4248651 Mobile phone: 00977-9851050378 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Citizens Freight Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Sita Adhikari Address: Bhagwanbahal, Thamel Phone: 00977-1-4441875, 4443844 Mobile phone: 00977-9841722200 Email: [email protected]

Creative Cargo Care Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Gangaram Pudasaini Phone: 00977-1-4251474, 4251363 Mobile phone: 00977-9851035041 Address: Chaksibari, Thamel, Kathmandu Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Das World Wide Freight International

Mr. Naresh Das Address: Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 0977-1-4417263 Mobile phone: 00977-9851021433 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Delta Cargo Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Sahadev Banjara Bhagwanbahal, Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4413903, 4413904 Mobile phone: 00977-9851030220 Email: [email protected]

Dynamic Freight Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Madhusudan Acharya Address: Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4232800, 4216710 Mobile phone: 00977-9851024500 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Everest De Cargo Mr. Rabindra M. Singh Address: Kamaladi Complex, Kamaladi, Kathmandu


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Phone: 00977-1-4249263 Mobile phone: 00977-9851020672 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Flash Freight Logistics Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Thomas Murray Address: Pulchowk, Lalitpur Phone: 00977-1-5010540 Mobile phone: 00977-9851023657 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Global Link Logistics Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Rajan Kr. Joshi Address: Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4701092, 4701106 Mobile phone: 00977-9851049713 Email: [email protected]

Image Air & Sea Freight Pvt Ltd.

Mr. R. L. Shrestha Address: Naxal, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4434559, 4414249 Mobile: 00977-9851022050 Email: [email protected]

Inter Continental Logistics Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Kumar Dahal Address: Bhagwanbahal, Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4410901, 4412601 Mobile: 00977-9851023258 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Interstate Multi-Modal Transport Pvt Ltd.

Mr. R.B. Rauniar Address: Soltimode, Kalimati, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4271473, 4271987 Mobile: 00977-9851020313 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Jet Express Tours & World Transportation Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Sapan Dev Address: Kamaladi, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4218602, 4218601 Mobile: 00977-9851021167 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Kantipur Freight Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Sujan K. Naupane Address: Kwabahal, Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4232416, 4268491 Mobile phone: 00977-9851094589 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Kumari Air Freight Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Pramod Pandey Address: Jyatha, Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4256465, 4227691 Mobile phone: 00977-9851027534 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Legend Cargo Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Manoj Adhikari Address: TrideviiMarg, Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4423554, 4423399 Mobile phone: 00977-9851020077 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Lumbini Air Freight Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Hari B. Shrestha Address: Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4258908, 4262522 Mobile phone: 00977-9851042206 Email: [email protected]

MSI Logistics Nepal Pvt Ltd. Mr. Sanjeev Aryal Address: Omnagar, Sinamangal, Kathmandu


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Phone: 00977-1-4111157, 4111276 Mobile phone: 00977-9851066574 Email: [email protected]

Mass Global Freight Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Deepak Man Pradhan Address: Nayabazar, Khusibu, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4356840 Mobile phone: 00977-9851077777 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Mount Pumori Air Cargo Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Ramesh Kshetri Address: Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4700839, 4700861 Mobile phone: 00977-9851023976 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Muktinath De Cargo Pvt Ltd.

Mrs. P. Dholkar Address: Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4420568, 4412642 Mobile phone: 00977-9851073322 Email: [email protected]

Namaste Travel Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Mahendra M. Shrestha Address: Hattisar, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4440087, 4439945 Mobile phone: 00977-9851020491 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Noble Logistics Nepal Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Naresh K. Agrawal Address: Kamaladi, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4436447, 4437433 Mobile phone: 00977-9851022827 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Orient International Freight Forwarding

Mr. Sudeep Shah Address: Tripureswor, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4240990, 4227668 Mobile phone: 00977-9851020423 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Oriental Cargo Services Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Padam P. Pokharel Address: Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4247772, 4262314 Mobile phone: 00977-9851021401 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Overseas Freight Pvt Ltd.

Mr. BalaramBanjara Address: Sinamangal, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4483400, 4474873 Mobile phone: 00977-9851024707 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

PFL Logistics Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Raju Acharya Address: AmritMarg, Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4266445 Mobile phone: 00977-9851053006 Email:[email protected]

Quality Freight Service Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Rajan Sharma Address: Dillibazar, Kathmandu, Phone: 00977-1-4430817, 4411961, Mobile phone: 00977-9851020211 Email: [email protected], [email protected]


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Rising Star Cargo Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Hari Dhakal Address: Bhagwanbahal, Thamel, Kathmandu, Phone: 00977-1-4435989, 4435585 Mobile phone: 00977-9851026885 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Shangri-La Freight Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Ashok M. Kapali Address: Bhagwanbahal, Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4424456, 4410901 Mobile phone: 00977-9851022922 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Silver Star Cargo Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Shyam Basnet Address: Galkopakha, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4364173, 4364190 Mobile phone: 00977-9862794929 Email: [email protected]

Starlight Express Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Sundar P. Dahal Address: Gairigaun, Tinkune, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4465222, 4465298 Mobile phone: 00977-9851024827 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

TashiDhorje Freight Pvt Ltd.

Mrs. Lhamu Shepa Maharjan Address: Kwabahal, Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4225641, 4243803 Mobile phone: 00977-9841294504 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Top Line Worldwide Cargo Service Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Sunil Kumar Shrestha Address: Tridevi Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4424144, 4419913 Mobile phone: 00977-9851024968 Email: [email protected]

Trans Himalayan Express Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Uttam Bhattarai Address: Putalisadak, Kathmandu Phone:00977-1-4435854 Mobile phone: 00977-9851020613 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Unique Freight International Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Rajendra Shangraula Address: Koteswor, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4495007, 4498720 Mobile phone: 00977-9851026589 Email: [email protected]

United World Logistics Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Pradeep Karki Address: Babarmahal, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4221222 Mobile phone: 00977-9851109057 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

World Freight International Pvt ltd.

Mr. Prakash Singh Karki Address: Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4410801, 4416433 Mobile phone: 00977-9851020493 Email: [email protected]

Zenith Nepal Cargo Service Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Hari Bahadur Karki Address: Thamel, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4227512, 4228030


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Mobile phone:00977-9851022305 Email: [email protected]

Blue moon Logistics Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Ajaya Gupta Address: Bhatbhateni, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4435234, 4425481 Fax: 00977-1-4441504 Email: [email protected]

Bridge Logistics Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Yogeshwer Shrestha Address: New Baneswor, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4780009 Mobile phone:00977-9851041265 Email: [email protected]

Freight Systems Nepal Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Ashish Manandhar Address: Naxal, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-01-4438164 Mobile phone: 00977-9851025293 Email: [email protected]

Nepal Clearing Agency

Mr. Umesh Sharma Address: Birgunj Custom Area, Birgunj Phone: 977-051-527558 Mobile: 00977-9855020130 Email: [email protected]

Skynet Worldwide Express Nepal Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Khem Raj Panta Address: New Baneswor, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4780533,4780761 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Total Transport System Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Hari Shrestha Address: Gahana Pokhari, Kathmandu Phone: 00977-1-4416452 Mobile phone: 00977-9851081690 Email: [email protected],

Universal Tours and Travel Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Parasar Parsai Address: Heritage Plaza, Kamaladi, Kathmandu Phone: 977-1-4169048 Email: [email protected]